Cornyn Statement on Justice Anthony Kennedy Retirement

I hope the President will choose a principled well-qualified nominee committed to upholding the rule of law and interpreting the Constitution faithfully rather than rewriting it. . . Texas Insider Report:  WASHINGTON D.C. U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today made the following statement after Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court:

Justice Kennedy has had a long and noteworthy legal career bringing a keen intellect to analyzing each case before him. Throughout his tenure its been clear that protecting the integrity of the Court as a strong and independent institution was one of his greatest legacies." I hope the President will choose a principled well-qualified nominee committed to upholding the rule of law and interpreting the Constitution faithfully rather than rewriting it. I also hope Democrats will consider whomever the President chooses on the merits and not subject the nominee to unfair personal attacks." I look forward to voting to confirm Justice Kennedys successor this Fall."

Senator John Cornyn a Republican from Texas is a member of the Senate Finance Intelligence and Judiciary Committees.